Nov 5
LHP CC Sabathia, like 3B Alex Rodriguez, used a strong 2009 postseason to quiet critics who thought he could not perform well in the playoffs. After amassing an ERA over 7.00 in his previous postseason performances, Sabathia went 3-1 with a 1.98 mark for the Yankees. "This means everything," he said. "We had a lot of fun coming in. The clubhouse has been great. A talented bunch of guys and a team that has fun together."
Nov 1
Sabathia will start Game 4 of the World Series Sunday night in Philadelphia.
Recommendation: If he pitches like he did earlier in the postseason on short rest, this could give the Yankees a big edge because the Phillies have already decided to start Joe Blanton instead of ace Cliff Lee on similar short rest to Sabathia.
Oct 29
Sabathia allowed two runs and four hits over seven innings Wednesday in a 6-1 loss to the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series.
Advice: Sabathia was victimized by Chase Utley, who homered twice off him. "I wish I could stand here and say it was just two pitches, but I was behind pretty much the whole game," Sabathia said.
